This short documentary follows the lives of a small group of ecstasy users through their experiences of the rave scene in the early 1990's.
By the early 90's Acid House had established itself into the mainstream and was fast becoming a movement in itself with raves popping up in most major city around the country and many drawing comparisons to the 60's. Some even went as far as suggesting this period as a second 'summer of love'.
In May 1992, the government acted on what was depicted as a growing menace and after two years of campaigning the UK Criminal Justice Bill passed as the criminal justice and public order act of 1994. The act contained several sections designed to suppress the growing free party moments which effectively strangled the scene.
Testament to the amount of people attending raves in the early 90's this bill was effectively passed due to serious concerns over the potential power these events held. Below is the legislation passed specifically designed to hinder the frequency of raves, this effectively pushed people into a time of licensed venues and conformity.
Powers in relation to raves:
63. Powers to remove persons attending or preparing for a rave.
64. Supplementary powers of entry and seizure.
65. Raves: power to stop persons from proceeding.
66.power for court to forfeit sound equipment
Let's roll the years back.
''It would embarrassing to dance with me which is fair enough I don't care.''
In a bid to gain perspective on attitudes surrounding ecstasy use, and the rave scene where better to look than the YouTube comments?
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